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Brianna Young

Brianna Young

Los Angeles,CA

Summary

Client-oriented Clinical Supervisor with several years of experience in the mental health field, seeking to bring talent and expertise to a growing organization. Skilled in developing programs to improve the therapeutic competencies of staff and improve patient outcomes. Accomplished in helping set high professional performance standards leading to the delivery of high-quality services. Well-versed in collaborating with teams of practitioners to positively impact patient lives with a comprehensive approach. Strong communication and problem-solving abilities with a dedicated and detail-oriented mentality. Proficient LMFT Clinical Supervisor familiar with clinical services, program types and available community resources. Proactive and compassionate professional well-versed in documentation, quality control and team training requirements.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Clinical Supervisor/Therapist

Albert Knapp & Associates A Psychological
Redondo Beach, CA
07.2023 - Current
  • Collaborated with treatment team to advocate for patients' needs and help shape effective treatment plans.
  • Trained newly hired AMFT's, ACSW's and practicum students on clinic standards and procedures.
  • Supervised AMFT's, ACSW's and practicum students on maintaining clinical standards and procedures to best support Clients and their families
  • Taught Evidence-Based Interventions to be utilized in sessions with Clients
  • Facilitated Group supervision to support both associate and licensed therapist
  • Directed, coordinated and evaluated activities of staff and interns engaged in patient assessment and treatment.

EEG Neurofeedback Service Provider (vendor)

Department of Children and Family Services
Los Angeles, CA
07.2023 - Current
  • Providing Othmer Method EEG Neurofeedback services to children and families in collaboration with DCFS
  • Conducting assessments to achieve optimal training protocols and results for EEG Neurofeedback training sessions
  • Utilizing QIK test to create a baseline and ongoing progress and barriers to improve the treatment of EEG Neurofeedback sessions
  • Participating in weekly consult calls with EEG Neurofeedback experts to continue providing optimal care to Clients
  • Engaging in consults with participating Clients, DCFS, and other providers to optimize training sessions and results

Licensed Therapist

Valencia Relationship Insitute
Los Angles, CA
12.2021 - 10.2024
  • Conducted therapeutic individual and family therapy sessions.
  • Documented observations, interventions, and concerns in patient charts and electronic systems, sustaining continuum of care from admission through to discharge.
  • Educated patients, families, and caregivers on diagnosis, treatment, and disease management, equipping them with tools to achieve and maintain optimal psychiatric and mental health.
  • Referred clients to external resources for additional support.
  • Demonstrated sensitivity and competence in treating patients from diverse backgrounds.
  • Conferred with clients to discuss treatment options and therapy goals.
  • Helped clients deal with substance abuse, mental illness and other concerns by delivering personalized counseling support.
  • Taught clients anger management techniques, relaxation skills, impulse control and coping skills.
  • Provided education to patients and relatives regarding conditions and treatments.

PFF Program Coordinator/Therapist

United American Indian Involvement
Los Angles, CA
01.2023 - 07.2023
  • Developed and implemented new program features to address needs of families within the AI/NA Community to support families and parents with children 0-5yrs olds to help prevent and treat the negative impact of child maltreatment
  • Supervised Staff of Home Visitors and Case Managers working with families with children 0-5
  • Scheduled and developed program activities in accordance with program needs.
  • Reviewed applications and documentation independently or in conjunction with supervisor to make decisions pertaining to programs.
  • Evaluated program effectiveness to develop improved methods.
  • Utilized appropriate promotional or marketing methods to recruit program participants, members and volunteers.
  • Collaborated with community leaders, organizations and public agencies to promote programs within community.
  • Facilitate the preservation of families at moderate to very high risk of child abuses and neglect.
  • Develop and strengthen parental protective factors.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary team to determine effective treatment plans.
  • Tracked all incoming patient information, intervention plans and patient responses to treatment.
  • Documented staff information, including service plans, treatment reports and progress notes.
  • Managed caseload of multiple sessions weekly using various types of therapies and approaches.
  • Evaluated progress against goals for all patients.
  • Responded to emergency situations and provided crisis support.

Therapist

United American Indian Involvement
Los Angeles, CA
07.2021 - 01.2023
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary team to determine effective treatment plans.
  • Tracked all incoming patient information, intervention plans and patient responses to treatment.
  • Documented staff information, including service plans, treatment reports and progress notes.
  • Managed caseload of multiple sessions weekly using various types of therapies and approaches.
  • Evaluated progress against goals for all patients.
  • Responded to emergency situations and provided crisis support.

Therapist

College Community Services/CalWORKs
Westminster, CA
09.2017 - 07.2021
  • Educated patients on symptoms, root issues and appropriate treatment expectations.
  • Determined most appropriate treatment plan and implemented course of action.
  • Assessed patient symptoms, histories, current concerns and responses to questions in order to develop clear picture of current mental health.
  • Treated clients to address barriers related to mood, anxiety, and trauma to return to employment or educational opportunities.
  • Documented staff information, including service plans, treatment reports and progress notes.
  • Managed caseload of multiple sessions weekly using various types of therapies and approaches.
  • Performed comprehensive mental health assessments for each patient.
  • Responded to emergency situations and provided crisis support.
  • Collaborate with Clients to create and evaluate progress toward completing treatment goals
  • Trained in utilizing evidence based practices of DBT, Seeking Safety, and Active Parenting.

Volunteer-Associate Counselor

Sunburst Youth Academy
Los Alamitos, CA
09.2018 - 03.2020
  • Developed comprehensive treatment plans focusing on accurate diagnosis and behavioral treatment of problems.
  • Facilitated weekly support groups and provided individual counseling to cadets with adjustment issues.
  • Executed appropriate risk-assessment and mitigation strategies.
  • Performed counseling interventions to address issues through conflict resolution and situational adjustment to depression, anxiety, and physical or substance abuse.
  • Taught clients anger management techniques, relaxation skills, impulse control, social skills, emotional coping skills and functional living skills.

Trainee-mental Health Counselor

Outreach Concern
Long Beach, CA
09.2017 - 06.2018
  • Gathered information from families and social services agencies to inform development of treatment plans.
  • Coordinated with teachers and school officials to interest students in mental health field, resulting in valuable student participation.
  • Provided in-depth counseling for clients with mental health, trauma, and adjustment issues and created plans for coping.
  • Used cognitive behavioral, mindfulness, and play therapies, resulting in reduced symptoms and increased in emotional expression and effective coping.
  • Interacted with clinical staff and external resources such as school or community personnel.
  • Used aromatherapy as natural way to help patients cope with stress, chronic pain, nausea and depression.
  • Educated patients, families, and caregivers on diagnosis, treatment, and mental health management, equipping them with tools to achieve and maintain optimal mental health.

Education

Master of Arts - Clinical Psychology

Pepperdine University
Malibu, CA
06.2018

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

California State University- Dominguez Hills
Carson, CA
05.2015

Skills

  • One-on-one support
  • Group therapy coordination
  • Couples therapy
  • Family Therapy
  • Treatment planning
  • Relationship building
  • Reliable and trustworthy
  • Computer skills
  • MS Office
  • Working collaboratively
  • Active listening
  • Multidisciplinary Team Collaboration
  • Employee Supervision
  • Process Implementation
  • Documentation Requirements
  • Clinical Skills
  • Team Supervision
  • EBP trained in: DBT, TF-CBT, Seeking Safety, Active Parenting, Triple P
  • Othmer Method EEG Neurofeedback trained
  • Improving clinical quality outcomes

Timeline

Clinical Supervisor/Therapist

Albert Knapp & Associates A Psychological
07.2023 - Current

EEG Neurofeedback Service Provider (vendor)

Department of Children and Family Services
07.2023 - Current

PFF Program Coordinator/Therapist

United American Indian Involvement
01.2023 - 07.2023

Licensed Therapist

Valencia Relationship Insitute
12.2021 - 10.2024

Therapist

United American Indian Involvement
07.2021 - 01.2023

Volunteer-Associate Counselor

Sunburst Youth Academy
09.2018 - 03.2020

Therapist

College Community Services/CalWORKs
09.2017 - 07.2021

Trainee-mental Health Counselor

Outreach Concern
09.2017 - 06.2018

Master of Arts - Clinical Psychology

Pepperdine University

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

California State University- Dominguez Hills

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